Adding Germaben II to rebatch

[lillybella]

Hi Everyone :razz:

I want to add buttermilk to my rebatch. Do I need to add Germaben II as a preservative?

How much Germaben II per pound?

I do my rebatch in the oven; so when do I add the Germaben because that needs to be added at temperatures below 140°F.

Thank you.

I hope everyone is having a great day!

lily

 

[Genny]

I think I'm confused, why are you adding Germaben?

 

[lillybella]

Hi Genny,
I'm want to add Germaben because I'm adding buttermilk as my liquid.

 

[Lindy]

When making soap, even as a rebatch you don't need a preservative. The high pH of soap does not create an environment friendly to "ickies" - technical term that. Unless you are adding whole fresh fruit, you're fine.

 

[Genny]

The high pH of soap does not create an environment friendly to "ickies" - technical term that.

Exactly what Lindy said.

 

[lillybella]

Thank you, Lindy